Kluber bounces back, Indians down Braves 8-4 in DH opener
Corey Kluber's fastball had late movement. He had command, control and that unmistakable presence.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
8
Cleveland Indians
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| CLE | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Progressive Field · 23,035 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | W 3-2 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | L 3-5 | MLB |
| 10/1/26 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | W 6-2 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 8-7
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-7
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-7
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Play Result 8-7
Acuña Jr. doubled to left, Albies scored and Donaldson scored, Freeman to third.
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Double 8-7
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 8-7
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
Freeman walked, Flowers scored, Donaldson to second, Albies to third.
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 6 : Ball 4
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Strike Swinging 6-7
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Strike Looking 6-7
Pitch 4 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 5-7
Pitch 3 : Ball 3
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Ball 5-7
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 5-7
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 5-7
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-7
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Play Result 5-7
Albies singled to right, Markakis scored and Swanson scored, Flowers to third.
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Single 5-7
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 9 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
Swanson homered to center (413 feet), Camargo scored.
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Home Run 3-7
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 1-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Flowers tripled to deep center, Markakis scored.
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Triple 1-7
Pitch 6 : Ball In Play
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Ball 0-7
Pitch 5 : Ball 3
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Strike Looking 0-7
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Looking
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End Inning 8-7
End of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-7
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Play Result 8-7
R. Pérez struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 8-7
Pitch 5 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Ball 8-7
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Foul Ball 8-7
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 8-7
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-7
A.J. Minter pitches to Roberto Perez
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-7
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Play Result 8-7
Naquin struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 8-7
Pitch 5 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Ball 8-7
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Strike Swinging 8-7
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Ball 8-7
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 8-7
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-7
A.J. Minter pitches to Tyler Naquin
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-7
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Play Result 8-7
Bauers struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 8-7
Pitch 6 : Strike 3 Looking
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Ball 8-7
Pitch 5 : Ball 3
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Foul Ball 8-7
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 8-7
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Strike Looking 8-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 8-7
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-7
A.J. Minter pitches to Jake Bauers
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Play Result 8-7
Minter relieved Jackson
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Start Inning 8-7
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 8-7
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-7
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Play Result 8-7
Camargo flied out to left.
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Fly Out 8-7
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Ball 8-7
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Strike Swinging 8-7
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Strike Swinging 8-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Ball 8-7
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-7
Cody Anderson pitches to Johan Camargo
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-7
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Play Result 8-7
Markakis walked.
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Ball 8-7
Pitch 5 : Ball 4
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Head to Head
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Francisco LindorSS12
Leonys MartinCF17
Jose Ramirez3B11
Carlos SantanaDH41
Carlos GonzalezLF2
Jake Bauers1B9
Tyler NaquinRF46
Roberto PerezC20
Mike Freeman2B27
ATL
Ozzie Albies2B1
Josh DonaldsonDH3
Freddie Freeman1B5
Ronald Acuna Jr.LF13
Nick MarkakisRF22
Johan Camargo3B10
Dansby SwansonSS7
Tyler FlowersC25
Ender InciarteCF22
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